TCM holds that acute lymphangitis is pathogenically caused by the accumulated internal fire and toxicity, and the external skin injury-induced infection, leading to toxicity going upward along the meridians. The treat...TCM holds that acute lymphangitis is pathogenically caused by the accumulated internal fire and toxicity, and the external skin injury-induced infection, leading to toxicity going upward along the meridians. The treatment should be given to clear away heat and toxin. Blood letting by a three-edged needle may promote qi and blood circulation and remove the toxic heat. Garlic has the function of antagonizing Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae and various kinds of bacteria. Since the volatile oil in moxa is antagonistic to bacteria, the burning moxa can also promote the local flow of qi and blood, and enhance the antagonistic effect of garlic on bacteria. Therefore, satisfactory curative results can be achieved by the therapy.展开更多
Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia, and the acupoint on the paralytic side is often selected for acupuncture. However, some doctor prefers healthy-side needling with quite satisfactory...Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia, and the acupoint on the paralytic side is often selected for acupuncture. However, some doctor prefers healthy-side needling with quite satisfactory results. We study and review the treatment of apoplexy by healthy-side needling to further improve its therapeutic effects.展开更多
Acu-moxibustion therapy is one of the commonly-used remedies for the prevention and treatmerit of asthma. In the present article, the authors review development of clinical studies on acu-moxibustion treatment of asth...Acu-moxibustion therapy is one of the commonly-used remedies for the prevention and treatmerit of asthma. In the present article, the authors review development of clinical studies on acu-moxibustion treatment of asthma in recent 5 years from ① changes of pulmonary function as forced expiratory volume in 1 second （FEV1）, forced vital capacity （FVC）, FEV1%, peak expiratory flow （PEF）, maximum mid expiratory flow （MMEF）, etc., ② changes of immune function as serum IgE, IgG, subgroups of T lymphocytes, inflammatory mediators, cytokines, etc, and ③ changes of the nervous system and related receptors including nitric oxide （NO）, vasoactive intestinal peptide （VIP）, substance P （SP）, and cAMP/cGMP. Additionally, the authors also introduce the development of experimental researches from the effects of acu-moxibustion on ① inflammatory cells, ② nervous system and receptors, ③ patho-morphological changes of the lung tissue, and ④serology of acupuncture.展开更多
To observe the clinical effect of treatment of acute bronchitis primarily with prickingcupping method on Back-shu points. Methods. The patients of acute bronchitis were randomly divided into 2 groups. In the observati...To observe the clinical effect of treatment of acute bronchitis primarily with prickingcupping method on Back-shu points. Methods. The patients of acute bronchitis were randomly divided into 2 groups. In the observation group, there were 36 cases, who were treated with the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, primarily the pricking-cupping method on Back-shu points; while in the control group, there were 29 cases who were given the conventinal treatment of western medicine. All the 2 groups were treated for 7 days as one treating course. Results： The total effective rate of the observation group was 97.2% while that of the control group was 82,8%, so there is a significant difference between them. On the first and third days the clinical manifestations were more satisfactorily improved in the treatment group than in the control group （P 〈 0.01） and on the fifth and seventh days, the comparison showed no significant difference （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： The treatment of acute bronchitis by means of the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine primarily with pricking-cupping method on Back-shu points is of marked therapeutic effect, simple manipulation, and little untoward effects, thus claiming the unique advantage.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate effects of acupoints moxibustion therapy on postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome(PGS) after resection of esophageal cardia cancer.METHODS:60 patients with PGS after resection of esophageal cardia ...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate effects of acupoints moxibustion therapy on postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome(PGS) after resection of esophageal cardia cancer.METHODS:60 patients with PGS after resection of esophageal cardia cancer,admitted to the second affiliated hospital to Nanyang medical college from August 2012 to August 2015,were selected and studied randomly.They were divided into the treatment group and the control group by single blind controlled method,30 cases in each group.The gastric paralysis main symptom index(GCSI,by symptom ratings quantitative score table) score,drainage volume of gastric juice and value of motilin were recorded respectively at 1,7,14 and 21 days after treatment in two groups.Apart from conventional therapies,acupoints moxibustion was given on Shenque,Guanyuan,Qihai,Zhongwan acupoints,twice a day,30 minutes once,7 days as a course of treatment and for 3 courses in the treatment group.In the control group,the conventional therapies were given,7 days as a course of treatment and for 3 courses.RESULTS:The GCSI score,drainage volume of gastric juice,value of motilin in the treatment group were better than that of the control group at 7,14,21 days respectively,and there were significant differences between two groups(P<0.05).The treatment group had a more sigi curative effect than that in the control group at 7,14 days respectively(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference at 21 day between the two groups(x^2=5.68,P<0.13);nevertheless,there were more recovery cases in the treatment group than those in the control group at 21 day(x^2=4.59,P<0.032).The total effective rate was 100.00% in treatment group,and 83.00% in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:Acupoints moxibustion has the advantageof addressing both the symptoms and root causes of PGS after resection of esophageal cardia cancer.展开更多
By summarizing the formation of stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation and method of medicinal control, the recognition of Chinese medicine in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension with acupuncture ...By summarizing the formation of stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation and method of medicinal control, the recognition of Chinese medicine in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension with acupuncture and the clinical application of acupuncture on stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation, it is concluded that the side effects of tracheal intubation are inevitable, even though there are many methods presented for the prevention and treatment for it. In recent years, the functions of acupuncture in anesthesia, especially in regulation of circulatory properties have been developed gradually and have been applied by many physicians in controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation in general anesthesia. Being a kind of dual-directional and positive regulation and stimulation, acupuncture provides definite and safe effects on controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation.展开更多
Acne is an inflammatory disease often affecting the boys and girls at the pubescent age, with a tendency of affecting the females aged 30-45 years. We have treated 56 cases of acne by auricular needle-embedding wi... Acne is an inflammatory disease often affecting the boys and girls at the pubescent age, with a tendency of affecting the females aged 30-45 years. We have treated 56 cases of acne by auricular needle-embedding with satisfactory therapeutic results as reported in the following.……展开更多
Blood velocity in the vertebral artery and the basilar artery was observed before and after acupuncture at Fengchi point (GB 20) in 97 patients by transcranial Doppler ultrasonic detecting. The results showed that the...Blood velocity in the vertebral artery and the basilar artery was observed before and after acupuncture at Fengchi point (GB 20) in 97 patients by transcranial Doppler ultrasonic detecting. The results showed that the blood velocity in patients with either high or low blood flow had significant changes after acupuncture (P展开更多
In the light of the theory of treating the internal disease externally, an externally used plaster for treating cough and dyspnea due to acute bronchitis (Ke Chuan Yi Tie Kang [symbol: see text]-[symbol: see text]) wa...In the light of the theory of treating the internal disease externally, an externally used plaster for treating cough and dyspnea due to acute bronchitis (Ke Chuan Yi Tie Kang [symbol: see text]-[symbol: see text]) was successfully applied to 735 cases of acute bronchitis (the treatment group), with the other 423 cases treated with routine western drugs as controls. The results showed that the cure rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P展开更多
63 patients with senile vascular dementia were randomly divided into the treatment group (treated by acupuncture) and the control group (treated with piracetam). The authors observed the changes in the score of Hasega...63 patients with senile vascular dementia were randomly divided into the treatment group (treated by acupuncture) and the control group (treated with piracetam). The authors observed the changes in the score of Hasegawa's dementia scale (HDS), p300, rheoencephalogram, topographic EEG, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in erythrocytes, and lipid peroxide (LPO) level in plasma before and after treatment. The statistical data showed that the total effective rate in the treatment group (80.6%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (25%), and the differences in the observed indexes before and after treatment were significant (P 0.05), indicating that the acupuncture treatment was superior in immediate therapeutic effect on senile vascular dementia to drug treatment.展开更多
Yongquan (KI 1) is a jing (well) point of the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin. As this point is widely used for treatment of acute or chronic diseases, it has drawn attentions from physicians both in the ancient and i...Yongquan (KI 1) is a jing (well) point of the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin. As this point is widely used for treatment of acute or chronic diseases, it has drawn attentions from physicians both in the ancient and in the present times. If this point is taken accurately and the differentiation of disease is made properly, both the needling and the external drug application can achieve satisfactory therapeutic results.展开更多
The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,...The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,2023,represents the inaugural acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice guideline dedicated to GERD globally.This guideline outlines its purpose,scope,target audience,and relevant environments,along with detailing the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment methodology for GERD,as well as the guideline development process and recommendations.This article specifically emphasizes the recommendations of the guideline,highlighting the crucial importance of both the dissemination and adherence to this guideline to standardize acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for GERD.Such standardization plays a pivotal role in the advancement and widespread utilization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of GERD.展开更多
Objective To observe the effects of moxibustion therapy on the improvements of clinical symptom scale score and neuropeptide substance in vascular dementia （VD） and investigate a mechanism of moxibustion for VD. Met...Objective To observe the effects of moxibustion therapy on the improvements of clinical symptom scale score and neuropeptide substance in vascular dementia （VD） and investigate a mechanism of moxibustion for VD. Methods Eighty-seven cases of VD were divided randomly into a moxibustion group （43 cases） and a medication group （44 cases）. In moxibustion group, the isolated moxibustion with Typhonium Rhizome was applied to Baihui （百会 GV 20）, and suspended moxibustion was used on Shenting （神庭 GV 24） and Dazhui （大椎 GV 14）. In medication group, Piracetam tablet was taken orally. After 4-session treatment, the scores in Hasegawa＇s Dementia Scale （HDS）, Mini Mental Status Examination （MMSE） and Activity of Daily Living Scale （ADL） as well as the content of active substances, somatostatin （SS） and arginine vasopressin （AVP） in cerebral spinal fluid relevant with learning and memory were compared with those before treatment. Results The total effective rate was 81.4% （35/43） in moxibustion group, which was superior to 63.6% （28/44） in medication group （P〈0.01）. The scores in HDS, MMSE and ADL after treatment were all improved as compared with those before treatment in two groups （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）. The improvements of the scores in MMSE and ADL in moxibustion group were superior to those in medication group （both P〈0.05）. After treatment, SS and AVP content in cerebral spinal fluid increased remarkably as compared with those before treatment in two groups （both P〈0.01）, and SS and AVP levels after treatment in moxibustion group were improved significantly as compared with those in medication group （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Moxibustion therapy is superior to oral administration of Piracetam tablet no matter in the improvement of symptom scores or in the regulation of neuropeptide substances relevant with learning and memory, which deserves to be promoted in application.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of tube moxibustion plus point-toward-point needling method for refractory facial paralysis.Methods A total of 100 patients with refractory facial paralysis who met the incl...Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of tube moxibustion plus point-toward-point needling method for refractory facial paralysis.Methods A total of 100 patients with refractory facial paralysis who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 50 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with acupuncture by point-toward-point needling method,mainly in the affected eye,cheek and mouth areas.The observation group was given additional tube moxibustion after receiving the point-toward-point needling method,which inserted a tube moxibustion device into the external acoustic meatus 1 cm on the affected side for 20 min.Both groups were treated once a day,6 times a week,for 4 consecutive weeks.The House-Brackmann scale was scored before and after treatment,and the facial nerve electromyogram data were collected.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.6%,which was higher than 64.6%of the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The proportion of new-onset facial paralysis complications(facial synkinesis,facial spasm,facial paralysis perversion,and crocodile tears)in the observation group was 6.4%,which was lower than 35.4%in the control group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the observation group,the numbers of cases after treatment with the ratio of action potential amplitude between the affected side and the healthy side increased by 10%–30%and over 30%were more than those in the control group.And the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Tube moxibustion plus point-toward-point needling method has a better effect in improving symptoms of refractory facial paralysis,decreasing the incidence of sequelae,and increasing clinical efficacy than the point-toward-point needling method alone.展开更多
Purpose： To explore the therapeutic method for lameness caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Methods： 28 cases of the patients with lameness were treated by puncturing Dachangshu （BL 25）, Weizhong （BL 40）, Chengsh...Purpose： To explore the therapeutic method for lameness caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Methods： 28 cases of the patients with lameness were treated by puncturing Dachangshu （BL 25）, Weizhong （BL 40）, Chengshan （BL 57） and Kunlun （BL 60） and simultaneously another 26 cases were treated with routine method for control study. Results： After the treatments for four weeks, the scores of the symptoms in the two groups were remarkably elevated. In the acupuncture treatment, the results showed remarkable effect in 4 cases, effect in 21 cases. In the routine treatment, the results showed remarkable effect in 4 cases and effect in 8 cases. Conclusion： acupuncture treatment is better than the routine conventional treatment for lameness caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.展开更多
Objective： To observe the effect of warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy on the behavioristics and the expression levels of hippocampal IL-1β, TNF-α and NF-κB related genes and proteins of vas...Objective： To observe the effect of warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy on the behavioristics and the expression levels of hippocampal IL-1β, TNF-α and NF-κB related genes and proteins of vascular dementia（VD） rats, and to explore the mechanism of warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy in inhibiting VD inflammatory response. Methods Seventy-eight SD rats, except 10 rats as sham operation group（group A）, were established into VD models by applying the ischemia reperfusion method in bilateral common carotid arteries. 30 models were successful and were randomly divided into model group（group B）, moxibustion group（group C） and western medication group（group D）, with 10 rats in each group. After modeling, suspended moxibustion was conducted at ＂Dàzhuī（大椎GV 14）＂,＂Mìngmén（命门GV 4）＂ and ＂Guānyuán（关元CV 4）＂ of the rats in group C for15 min/time. The intervention was performed for once a day, and intervention for 4 consecutive weeks was needed. Intragastric administration with nimodipine（2 mgkg-1d-1） was carried out in the rats in group D for 4 consecutive weeks. Morris water maze test was adopted for behavioral test in the rats in each group. HE staining was conducted in order to observe the pathological changes. RT-qPCR method and Western blot method were used for detecting the expression levels of hippocampal IL-1β, TNF-αand NF-κB related genes and proteins.Results： After modeling, the Morris water maze escape latency of rats in operation groups was obviously longer than that in group A（P〈0.05）. According to HE staining results, the arrangement of neurons in group B was incompact, the cell membranes were undefined, the cytoplasm was heterogeneous, karyopyknosis was found, the amount of necrosis increased, and the number of inflammatory cells significantly increased. Compared with group B, the number of inflammatory cells significantly reduced in group C and group D, and the amount of neuron necrosis also reduced. After intervention, compared with group B, the expression levels of TNF-a, p-IκB and NF-κBp65 mRNA in the hippocampal of the rats in group C and group D significantly decreased（all P〈0.05）, compared with group B, the expression levels of IL-1β, TNF-α and NF-κBp65 mRNA in the hippocampal of rats in group C and group D also significantly decreased（all P〈0.05）.Conclusion： Warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy may inhibit the NF-κB signaling pathway and reduce the inflammatory response through lowering the expression levels of IL-1β,TNF-α and NF-κB mRNA in the brain, thus achieving the purpose of treating VD.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on Zusanli(ST 36) on visceral-mesenteric vesselsbyobservingcirculation.METHODS: Forty-five SD rats were randomly assigned to a moxibustion, electroacupuncture(EA),an...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on Zusanli(ST 36) on visceral-mesenteric vesselsbyobservingcirculation.METHODS: Forty-five SD rats were randomly assigned to a moxibustion, electroacupuncture(EA),and blank group. In the moxibustion group, heat stimulation of moxibustion to the Zusanli(ST36)area of normal rats was performed for 15 min. In the EA group, needles were inserted into the Zusanli(ST36)and later alpoint[0.5 cm lateral from Zusanli(ST 36)] for 15 min. The blank group was not given any treatment. We continuously monitored mesenteric microvascular changes with invivo microscopicvideo.RESULTS:Moxibustion and EA to Zusanli(ST 36) increase the diameter of mesenteric arterioles and venules(P<0.05). There were no obvious changes in the blank group. Fine arterial diameter peaked at12 min in the moxibustion group, while it peaked at15 min in the EA group.CONCLUSION:The stimulation of moxibustion and acupuncture to Zusanli(ST 36) has immediate effects on expanding the microvasculature. This dilation may be the mechanism of the gastrointestinal effect of Zusanli(ST36).展开更多
Objective： To investigate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus herbal medicine on vascular dementia （VD）. Methods： Thirty cases of vascular dementia were treated by acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine f...Objective： To investigate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus herbal medicine on vascular dementia （VD）. Methods： Thirty cases of vascular dementia were treated by acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine for 2 months, in comparison with western medication （Nimodipine） in the control group, to observe the evaluation value of Hasegawa Dementia Scale （HDS） before and after the treatments between the two groups, the clinical therapeutic effect and changes of plasma atrial natriuretic peptide （ANP） before and after the treatments between the two groups. Results and Conclusion： There were significant differences in intelligence and therapeutic effect between the two groups （P〈0.01） before and after the treatment, but the therapeutic effect was better in the acupuncture plus medicine group than in the western medication group. Judging from content of atrial natriuretic peptide, there was no significant difference between VD patients and normal adults before the treatment （P〉0.05）. Plasma ANP significantly increased in the acupuncture plus medicine group and western medicine group after the treatment （P〈0.01）, more remarkably in the acupuncture plus medicine group （P〈0.01）.展开更多
Objective This study was made to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on fertilization results in the patients undergoing medical treatment with IVF. Methods This study was conducted on 164 infertile patients who had re...Objective This study was made to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on fertilization results in the patients undergoing medical treatment with IVF. Methods This study was conducted on 164 infertile patients who had referred to the infertility clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in 2009–2010（82 patients in acupuncture group and 82 in control group）. In the acupuncture group, before embryo transfer on oocyte puncture day, 2 days after puncture and one cycle before embryo transfer the patients were put under electroacupuncture on the Bǎihuì（百会 GV 20）, Yāoyángguān（腰阳关 CV 3）, Tàichōng（太冲 LR 3）, Nèiguān（内关 PC 6）, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, Guīlái（归来 ST 29）, Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36）, and Hégǔ（合谷 LI 4） for three times each for 25 minutes. The points on ears include nèi Shēngzhíqì（内生殖器 TF 2）, and Shénmén（神门 TF 4）. The control group received no acupuncture. Positive pregnancy test, clinical pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy were compared between the two groups. Results Pregnancy level in the acupuncture group were 34 pregnancies（41.5%） as compared to 21（25.6%） in the control group（P〈0.05）.Observation level of gestational sacs in the 5th week of pregnancy included 31（37.8%） and 17（20.7%） sacs in the acupuncture and control groups, respectively（P〈0.05）.Level of ongoing pregnancies after 12 weeks included 21（21.6%） and 12（14.6%） pregnancies in the acupuncture and control groups, respectively（P〉0.05）. Conclusion Acupuncture will considerably improve the result of IVF as compared to the control group.展开更多
文摘TCM holds that acute lymphangitis is pathogenically caused by the accumulated internal fire and toxicity, and the external skin injury-induced infection, leading to toxicity going upward along the meridians. The treatment should be given to clear away heat and toxin. Blood letting by a three-edged needle may promote qi and blood circulation and remove the toxic heat. Garlic has the function of antagonizing Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae and various kinds of bacteria. Since the volatile oil in moxa is antagonistic to bacteria, the burning moxa can also promote the local flow of qi and blood, and enhance the antagonistic effect of garlic on bacteria. Therefore, satisfactory curative results can be achieved by the therapy.
文摘Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia, and the acupoint on the paralytic side is often selected for acupuncture. However, some doctor prefers healthy-side needling with quite satisfactory results. We study and review the treatment of apoplexy by healthy-side needling to further improve its therapeutic effects.
基金This studyis subsidized by Chinese National Natural Science Foundation (90409014 ,30171177) ,Shanghai Municipal Education Committee ,Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (T0302)
文摘Acu-moxibustion therapy is one of the commonly-used remedies for the prevention and treatmerit of asthma. In the present article, the authors review development of clinical studies on acu-moxibustion treatment of asthma in recent 5 years from ① changes of pulmonary function as forced expiratory volume in 1 second （FEV1）, forced vital capacity （FVC）, FEV1%, peak expiratory flow （PEF）, maximum mid expiratory flow （MMEF）, etc., ② changes of immune function as serum IgE, IgG, subgroups of T lymphocytes, inflammatory mediators, cytokines, etc, and ③ changes of the nervous system and related receptors including nitric oxide （NO）, vasoactive intestinal peptide （VIP）, substance P （SP）, and cAMP/cGMP. Additionally, the authors also introduce the development of experimental researches from the effects of acu-moxibustion on ① inflammatory cells, ② nervous system and receptors, ③ patho-morphological changes of the lung tissue, and ④serology of acupuncture.
文摘To observe the clinical effect of treatment of acute bronchitis primarily with prickingcupping method on Back-shu points. Methods. The patients of acute bronchitis were randomly divided into 2 groups. In the observation group, there were 36 cases, who were treated with the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, primarily the pricking-cupping method on Back-shu points; while in the control group, there were 29 cases who were given the conventinal treatment of western medicine. All the 2 groups were treated for 7 days as one treating course. Results： The total effective rate of the observation group was 97.2% while that of the control group was 82,8%, so there is a significant difference between them. On the first and third days the clinical manifestations were more satisfactorily improved in the treatment group than in the control group （P 〈 0.01） and on the fifth and seventh days, the comparison showed no significant difference （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： The treatment of acute bronchitis by means of the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine primarily with pricking-cupping method on Back-shu points is of marked therapeutic effect, simple manipulation, and little untoward effects, thus claiming the unique advantage.
文摘OBJECTIVE:To evaluate effects of acupoints moxibustion therapy on postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome(PGS) after resection of esophageal cardia cancer.METHODS:60 patients with PGS after resection of esophageal cardia cancer,admitted to the second affiliated hospital to Nanyang medical college from August 2012 to August 2015,were selected and studied randomly.They were divided into the treatment group and the control group by single blind controlled method,30 cases in each group.The gastric paralysis main symptom index(GCSI,by symptom ratings quantitative score table) score,drainage volume of gastric juice and value of motilin were recorded respectively at 1,7,14 and 21 days after treatment in two groups.Apart from conventional therapies,acupoints moxibustion was given on Shenque,Guanyuan,Qihai,Zhongwan acupoints,twice a day,30 minutes once,7 days as a course of treatment and for 3 courses in the treatment group.In the control group,the conventional therapies were given,7 days as a course of treatment and for 3 courses.RESULTS:The GCSI score,drainage volume of gastric juice,value of motilin in the treatment group were better than that of the control group at 7,14,21 days respectively,and there were significant differences between two groups(P<0.05).The treatment group had a more sigi curative effect than that in the control group at 7,14 days respectively(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference at 21 day between the two groups(x^2=5.68,P<0.13);nevertheless,there were more recovery cases in the treatment group than those in the control group at 21 day(x^2=4.59,P<0.032).The total effective rate was 100.00% in treatment group,and 83.00% in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:Acupoints moxibustion has the advantageof addressing both the symptoms and root causes of PGS after resection of esophageal cardia cancer.
文摘By summarizing the formation of stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation and method of medicinal control, the recognition of Chinese medicine in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension with acupuncture and the clinical application of acupuncture on stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation, it is concluded that the side effects of tracheal intubation are inevitable, even though there are many methods presented for the prevention and treatment for it. In recent years, the functions of acupuncture in anesthesia, especially in regulation of circulatory properties have been developed gradually and have been applied by many physicians in controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation in general anesthesia. Being a kind of dual-directional and positive regulation and stimulation, acupuncture provides definite and safe effects on controlling the stress reaction induced by tracheal intubation.
文摘 Acne is an inflammatory disease often affecting the boys and girls at the pubescent age, with a tendency of affecting the females aged 30-45 years. We have treated 56 cases of acne by auricular needle-embedding with satisfactory therapeutic results as reported in the following.……
文摘Blood velocity in the vertebral artery and the basilar artery was observed before and after acupuncture at Fengchi point (GB 20) in 97 patients by transcranial Doppler ultrasonic detecting. The results showed that the blood velocity in patients with either high or low blood flow had significant changes after acupuncture (P
文摘In the light of the theory of treating the internal disease externally, an externally used plaster for treating cough and dyspnea due to acute bronchitis (Ke Chuan Yi Tie Kang [symbol: see text]-[symbol: see text]) was successfully applied to 735 cases of acute bronchitis (the treatment group), with the other 423 cases treated with routine western drugs as controls. The results showed that the cure rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P
文摘63 patients with senile vascular dementia were randomly divided into the treatment group (treated by acupuncture) and the control group (treated with piracetam). The authors observed the changes in the score of Hasegawa's dementia scale (HDS), p300, rheoencephalogram, topographic EEG, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in erythrocytes, and lipid peroxide (LPO) level in plasma before and after treatment. The statistical data showed that the total effective rate in the treatment group (80.6%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (25%), and the differences in the observed indexes before and after treatment were significant (P 0.05), indicating that the acupuncture treatment was superior in immediate therapeutic effect on senile vascular dementia to drug treatment.
文摘Yongquan (KI 1) is a jing (well) point of the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin. As this point is widely used for treatment of acute or chronic diseases, it has drawn attentions from physicians both in the ancient and in the present times. If this point is taken accurately and the differentiation of disease is made properly, both the needling and the external drug application can achieve satisfactory therapeutic results.
文摘The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,2023,represents the inaugural acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice guideline dedicated to GERD globally.This guideline outlines its purpose,scope,target audience,and relevant environments,along with detailing the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment methodology for GERD,as well as the guideline development process and recommendations.This article specifically emphasizes the recommendations of the guideline,highlighting the crucial importance of both the dissemination and adherence to this guideline to standardize acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for GERD.Such standardization plays a pivotal role in the advancement and widespread utilization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of GERD.
基金Supported by Projects of Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province: 30430070
文摘Objective To observe the effects of moxibustion therapy on the improvements of clinical symptom scale score and neuropeptide substance in vascular dementia （VD） and investigate a mechanism of moxibustion for VD. Methods Eighty-seven cases of VD were divided randomly into a moxibustion group （43 cases） and a medication group （44 cases）. In moxibustion group, the isolated moxibustion with Typhonium Rhizome was applied to Baihui （百会 GV 20）, and suspended moxibustion was used on Shenting （神庭 GV 24） and Dazhui （大椎 GV 14）. In medication group, Piracetam tablet was taken orally. After 4-session treatment, the scores in Hasegawa＇s Dementia Scale （HDS）, Mini Mental Status Examination （MMSE） and Activity of Daily Living Scale （ADL） as well as the content of active substances, somatostatin （SS） and arginine vasopressin （AVP） in cerebral spinal fluid relevant with learning and memory were compared with those before treatment. Results The total effective rate was 81.4% （35/43） in moxibustion group, which was superior to 63.6% （28/44） in medication group （P〈0.01）. The scores in HDS, MMSE and ADL after treatment were all improved as compared with those before treatment in two groups （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）. The improvements of the scores in MMSE and ADL in moxibustion group were superior to those in medication group （both P〈0.05）. After treatment, SS and AVP content in cerebral spinal fluid increased remarkably as compared with those before treatment in two groups （both P〈0.01）, and SS and AVP levels after treatment in moxibustion group were improved significantly as compared with those in medication group （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Moxibustion therapy is superior to oral administration of Piracetam tablet no matter in the improvement of symptom scores or in the regulation of neuropeptide substances relevant with learning and memory, which deserves to be promoted in application.
文摘Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of tube moxibustion plus point-toward-point needling method for refractory facial paralysis.Methods A total of 100 patients with refractory facial paralysis who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 50 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with acupuncture by point-toward-point needling method,mainly in the affected eye,cheek and mouth areas.The observation group was given additional tube moxibustion after receiving the point-toward-point needling method,which inserted a tube moxibustion device into the external acoustic meatus 1 cm on the affected side for 20 min.Both groups were treated once a day,6 times a week,for 4 consecutive weeks.The House-Brackmann scale was scored before and after treatment,and the facial nerve electromyogram data were collected.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.6%,which was higher than 64.6%of the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The proportion of new-onset facial paralysis complications(facial synkinesis,facial spasm,facial paralysis perversion,and crocodile tears)in the observation group was 6.4%,which was lower than 35.4%in the control group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the observation group,the numbers of cases after treatment with the ratio of action potential amplitude between the affected side and the healthy side increased by 10%–30%and over 30%were more than those in the control group.And the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Tube moxibustion plus point-toward-point needling method has a better effect in improving symptoms of refractory facial paralysis,decreasing the incidence of sequelae,and increasing clinical efficacy than the point-toward-point needling method alone.
文摘Purpose： To explore the therapeutic method for lameness caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. Methods： 28 cases of the patients with lameness were treated by puncturing Dachangshu （BL 25）, Weizhong （BL 40）, Chengshan （BL 57） and Kunlun （BL 60） and simultaneously another 26 cases were treated with routine method for control study. Results： After the treatments for four weeks, the scores of the symptoms in the two groups were remarkably elevated. In the acupuncture treatment, the results showed remarkable effect in 4 cases, effect in 21 cases. In the routine treatment, the results showed remarkable effect in 4 cases and effect in 8 cases. Conclusion： acupuncture treatment is better than the routine conventional treatment for lameness caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.
基金Supported by Provincial Natural Science Research Project in Colleges and Universities of Anhui Province:KJ2015A077~~
文摘Objective： To observe the effect of warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy on the behavioristics and the expression levels of hippocampal IL-1β, TNF-α and NF-κB related genes and proteins of vascular dementia（VD） rats, and to explore the mechanism of warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy in inhibiting VD inflammatory response. Methods Seventy-eight SD rats, except 10 rats as sham operation group（group A）, were established into VD models by applying the ischemia reperfusion method in bilateral common carotid arteries. 30 models were successful and were randomly divided into model group（group B）, moxibustion group（group C） and western medication group（group D）, with 10 rats in each group. After modeling, suspended moxibustion was conducted at ＂Dàzhuī（大椎GV 14）＂,＂Mìngmén（命门GV 4）＂ and ＂Guānyuán（关元CV 4）＂ of the rats in group C for15 min/time. The intervention was performed for once a day, and intervention for 4 consecutive weeks was needed. Intragastric administration with nimodipine（2 mgkg-1d-1） was carried out in the rats in group D for 4 consecutive weeks. Morris water maze test was adopted for behavioral test in the rats in each group. HE staining was conducted in order to observe the pathological changes. RT-qPCR method and Western blot method were used for detecting the expression levels of hippocampal IL-1β, TNF-αand NF-κB related genes and proteins.Results： After modeling, the Morris water maze escape latency of rats in operation groups was obviously longer than that in group A（P〈0.05）. According to HE staining results, the arrangement of neurons in group B was incompact, the cell membranes were undefined, the cytoplasm was heterogeneous, karyopyknosis was found, the amount of necrosis increased, and the number of inflammatory cells significantly increased. Compared with group B, the number of inflammatory cells significantly reduced in group C and group D, and the amount of neuron necrosis also reduced. After intervention, compared with group B, the expression levels of TNF-a, p-IκB and NF-κBp65 mRNA in the hippocampal of the rats in group C and group D significantly decreased（all P〈0.05）, compared with group B, the expression levels of IL-1β, TNF-α and NF-κBp65 mRNA in the hippocampal of rats in group C and group D also significantly decreased（all P〈0.05）.Conclusion： Warming yang and supplementing kidney moxibustion therapy may inhibit the NF-κB signaling pathway and reduce the inflammatory response through lowering the expression levels of IL-1β,TNF-α and NF-κB mRNA in the brain, thus achieving the purpose of treating VD.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation-funded Project:the Discussion of Laws And Mechanisms of Moxibustion Zusanli(ST 36)To Stimulate Research Targeted Surface Thermal Effects(No.30973795)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of moxibustion on Zusanli(ST 36) on visceral-mesenteric vesselsbyobservingcirculation.METHODS: Forty-five SD rats were randomly assigned to a moxibustion, electroacupuncture(EA),and blank group. In the moxibustion group, heat stimulation of moxibustion to the Zusanli(ST36)area of normal rats was performed for 15 min. In the EA group, needles were inserted into the Zusanli(ST36)and later alpoint[0.5 cm lateral from Zusanli(ST 36)] for 15 min. The blank group was not given any treatment. We continuously monitored mesenteric microvascular changes with invivo microscopicvideo.RESULTS:Moxibustion and EA to Zusanli(ST 36) increase the diameter of mesenteric arterioles and venules(P<0.05). There were no obvious changes in the blank group. Fine arterial diameter peaked at12 min in the moxibustion group, while it peaked at15 min in the EA group.CONCLUSION:The stimulation of moxibustion and acupuncture to Zusanli(ST 36) has immediate effects on expanding the microvasculature. This dilation may be the mechanism of the gastrointestinal effect of Zusanli(ST36).
文摘Objective： To investigate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus herbal medicine on vascular dementia （VD）. Methods： Thirty cases of vascular dementia were treated by acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine for 2 months, in comparison with western medication （Nimodipine） in the control group, to observe the evaluation value of Hasegawa Dementia Scale （HDS） before and after the treatments between the two groups, the clinical therapeutic effect and changes of plasma atrial natriuretic peptide （ANP） before and after the treatments between the two groups. Results and Conclusion： There were significant differences in intelligence and therapeutic effect between the two groups （P〈0.01） before and after the treatment, but the therapeutic effect was better in the acupuncture plus medicine group than in the western medication group. Judging from content of atrial natriuretic peptide, there was no significant difference between VD patients and normal adults before the treatment （P〉0.05）. Plasma ANP significantly increased in the acupuncture plus medicine group and western medicine group after the treatment （P〈0.01）, more remarkably in the acupuncture plus medicine group （P〈0.01）.
文摘Objective This study was made to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on fertilization results in the patients undergoing medical treatment with IVF. Methods This study was conducted on 164 infertile patients who had referred to the infertility clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in 2009–2010（82 patients in acupuncture group and 82 in control group）. In the acupuncture group, before embryo transfer on oocyte puncture day, 2 days after puncture and one cycle before embryo transfer the patients were put under electroacupuncture on the Bǎihuì（百会 GV 20）, Yāoyángguān（腰阳关 CV 3）, Tàichōng（太冲 LR 3）, Nèiguān（内关 PC 6）, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, Guīlái（归来 ST 29）, Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36）, and Hégǔ（合谷 LI 4） for three times each for 25 minutes. The points on ears include nèi Shēngzhíqì（内生殖器 TF 2）, and Shénmén（神门 TF 4）. The control group received no acupuncture. Positive pregnancy test, clinical pregnancy, ongoing pregnancy were compared between the two groups. Results Pregnancy level in the acupuncture group were 34 pregnancies（41.5%） as compared to 21（25.6%） in the control group（P〈0.05）.Observation level of gestational sacs in the 5th week of pregnancy included 31（37.8%） and 17（20.7%） sacs in the acupuncture and control groups, respectively（P〈0.05）.Level of ongoing pregnancies after 12 weeks included 21（21.6%） and 12（14.6%） pregnancies in the acupuncture and control groups, respectively（P〉0.05）. Conclusion Acupuncture will considerably improve the result of IVF as compared to the control group.
